Course Summary

This professionally accredited degree provides a unique opportunity to study the impact of nutrition on health and disease, from the cell and molecular level through to people and populations. A placement year working in the commercial sector enables you to apply your learning in a practical setting and develop highly valuable skills for the graduate job market.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B4D6

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including two science subjects, preferably including Biology or Chemistry, but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology at A Level. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A or AS level.

normally including two science subjects. Advanced Higher Biology and another science subject normally required. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

including 15 credits in biological sciences. Chemistry and mathematics or quantitative methods units are desirable.

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

including two science subjects, preferably including Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 5 or above. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies, Biology and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

A science-related subject with substantial biology and chemistry units.

preferably including Biology, Mathematics and another science subject. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology.

normally including Biology and another science subject. Chemistry is preferred as a principal subject, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a principal subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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